If your heart rate slows down after radiofrequency ablation, it is recommended that you go to the department where the procedure was performed for a review to find out why your heart rate is slowing down, to clarify the type of arrhythmia, and to give you symptomatic treatment.
The radiofrequency ablation procedure, which is inherently risky, is prone to heart rate slowing. A common cause is causing conduction block, but the chances of this happening are not high. If the heart rate slows down after the procedure, it is recommended to go to the department where the procedure is performed and the doctor will clarify the cause by completing laboratory tests.
It may also be a new arrhythmia. An electrocardiogram will clarify the presence of an arrhythmia and the type of arrhythmia, such as atrioventricular block, sinus bradycardia, and so on. If the symptoms are not severe and the heart rate does not fall below 50 beats per minute, most of them can be observed first. If the heart rate drops significantly or is accompanied by dizziness, blackouts or even fainting, pacemaker implantation is required.
If there is any discomfort, you should seek medical advice and follow the doctor’s instructions.